Re-Entry Peer Navigator - Full-time

pThe Re-entry Peer Navigator isstrong /strongresponsible for working with individuals with co-occurring behavioral health, substance misuse disorders and housing needs for those with legal system involvement.nbsp; The Navigator will also work to connect participants to community resources and support to ensure safe and successful community re-entry. The Navigator actively collaborates with partner programs, conducts assessments, identifies needs and barriers, creates re-entry plans, and provides follow up and support./p pstrongResponsibilities amp; Essential Functions:/strong/p pstrongCommunication amp; Connection /strong/p ul liConnect with and assess those returning to the community from incarceration and those engaged with the Criminal Justice System/li liDevelop relationships and provide appropriate referrals for individuals to agencies in the community who can assist in providing resources and overcoming barriers/li liInstruct participants with job seeking and job retention skills/li liCoordinate and participate in workshops and events with participants and partners/li liParticipate in forums and meetings and share information on services nbsp;/li liEnsure the program is in compliance with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority guidelines/li /ul pstrongCase Management /strong/p ul liIdentify appropriate re-entry plans based on evidence and results from needs assessment/li liDevelop, maintain, and update case management plans in a web-based system in a timely manner/li liMeet regularly with participants and update case plans and notes on an ongoing basis/li liAct as a liaison with Goodwill worksite staff and community partners to ensure goals and outcomes are being met./li liCoordinate community resources and supportive services for participants/li liCreate effective solutions for challenges participants face re-entering the workforce/li liCommunicate effectively with participants and program staff/li liProvide follow-up services to assist participants with maintaining community employment/li /ul pstrongIntegrity amp; Trust /strong/p ul liShow acceptance and flexibility in dealing with individuals from disadvantaged social, economic and educational backgrounds/li liMaintain confidentiality and strong ethical practices in working with participants/li liMaintain ethical practices involving protecting company resources of monetary value from loss, waste, misuse, or destruction, and identifying and reporting any such instances/li /ul pstrongAdministrative/strong/p ul liAdminister and utilize the Ohio Risk and Needs Assessment (ORAS), Inventory of Offender Risks Needs and Strength (IORNS), and other risk assessments utilized by different government agencies/li liMaintain participant files and reports in compliance with program requirements/li liHave a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) certification or be willing to obtain within six months of hire/li /ul pThe above list of responsibilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned./p pstrongCompensation: $20 - $22.50/hour/strong/p pstrongKey Benefits We Offer/strong/p ul type="disc" liHealth amp; Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program./li liFinancial Security: Competitive salary, retirement plans with employer discretionary match, and bonus opportunity./li liWork-Life Balance: Paid time off, and flexible schedule./li liProfessional Growth: Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities./li liPerks amp; Extras: Employee discounts, and a supportive, inclusive workplace./li /ul pThank you for your interest in working at Goodwill.nbsp; We commit to providing each applicant with a hiring experience that allows you to bring your authentic self to the table. If you need an alternative method to apply this for position, please contact Goodwill's Human Resource Department at a href="mailto:SharethaH@goodwillni.org"SharethaH@goodwillni.org/a./p